NEW GALLERY SPACES OPENING IN 2016

In December 2016, our fourth floor will be transformed into a new destination for historical education and innovation. During the current renovation, objects from our permanent collection are on view throughout the Museum.

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What Our Visitors Say

I have organized several group tours…and everyone was impressed with the knowledge and enthusiasm of the docents who have such a command of the exhibition.

— Marie Harrington, Scarsdale NY

The New-York Historical Society is one of my favorite museums because it is large enough to have a magnificent collection and splendid exhibits but small enough to offer an intimate experience for visitors

A good starting point for your visit to New York. It will help you understand the people and history of this amazing city.

— Phyllis Epstein, New York, NY

When I talk to friends, I explain the New-York Historical Society's appeal to me by a simple phrase: "I never walk through the doors of the Society and not learn something." What better reason to visit?

— Jim Picinich, New York, NY

No trip to manhattan can be without visiting here. One of the greatest museums in the city!

— Mateo C. Oakland Gardens, NY

I always enjoy visiting the New-York Historical Society. Their permanent collection has Tiffany, Audubon and the Hudson River School painters. Their special shows are also fabulous and diversified.

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Photography Policy

Visitors are welcome to take photos in the DiMenna Children's History Museum and in select special exhibitions (please ask a staff member for assistance). The use of flash, tripods, and selfie-sticks is prohibited in all areas of the Museum.

In the galleries

No touching objects or artwork.

The use of laser pointers is not permitted

No cellphone calls, radios, or musical devices

Sketching is allowed in the galleries with graphite pencil only. Pens, colored pencils, markers, crayons, charcoal, and other writing or drawing tools are strictly prohibited

Sitting on the floor is not permitted

Children under 16must be accompanied by an adult

No food may be brought into the Museum

Only bottles with a closed cap may be brought into the Museum

Coat check policy

All bags are subject to security inspection and search. The Museum reserves the right to decide what can and cannot be checked in

Bags (11 x 14 inches or smaller) may be carried throughout the Museum. Larger bags and backpacks must be checked in our complimentary coat check

Umbrellas must be checked or placed in a protective bag supplied by the Museum upon entering

Coats may be carried into the galleries

A limited number of wheelchairs are available at the coat check and may be reserved in advance by calling (212)873-3400 ext. 369

Items such as laptops, cellphones, wallets, bikes, musical instruments, perishables, and possessions of high value cannot be checked in the coat check area

A limited number of collapsible strollers will be checked on a first-come, first-served basis. Our galleries are stroller-friendly

The Museum is not responsible for any articles left in the coat check overnight. If you have lost something, please call (212)873-3400 ext. 369 or visit the coat check for lost and found